Tolar J H

Summary:

Tolar J H is a public middle school in Tolar, Texas, serving 201 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Tolar Independent School District, which is ranked 232 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Tolar J H consistently outperforms the state average on STAAR assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in reading, math, and science. The school's performance on the STAAR Algebra I End-of-Course exam is particularly impressive, with 91.3% of students achieving proficiency, compared to the state average of 44.73%. Tolar J H also performs exceptionally well with specific student subgroups, such as female students, Hispanic students, and students with special needs, ranking among the top middle schools in Texas for these groups. Additionally, the school has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past five years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

While Tolar J H demonstrates strong academic performance, it is worth noting that the school's demographics have shifted over the past three years, with a gradual decrease in the percentage of white students and a corresponding increase in Hispanic and African American students. When compared to nearby middle schools, Tolar J H outperforms Granbury Middle School but falls short of the academic performance of Brock J H and Glen Rose Junior High School, which are located in the neighboring Brock Independent School District and Glen Rose Independent School District, respectively.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 401 E 7th St
       Tolar, TX  76476-0368


(254) 835-5207

District: Tolar Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
577th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,359 Help


Students who attend Tolar J H usually attend:

High:    Tolar High School

Feeder schools for Tolar J H:

Elementary:    Tolar Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  201

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Hispanic:
6.5%
African American:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tolar J H ranks better than 75.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.32. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Hispanic (6.5%), African American (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tolar J H is 11.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tolar J H is $9,359.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tolar J H was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Tolar J H 577th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Tolar J H in the ranking list.)

Tolar Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Tolar Independent School District (Isd) 232nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tolar J H

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Rank History for all students at Tolar J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 70.07 399th 1803 77.9%
2011 72.02 352nd 1895 81.4%
2012 60.03 761st 1951 61.0%
2013 76.24 336th 1973 83.0%
2014 83.53 188th 1987 90.5%
2015 68.84 569th 2043 72.1%
2016 74.13 430th 1987 78.4%
2017 76.53 334th 2027 83.5%
2018 65.58 549th 2080 73.6%
2019 60.59 689th 2193 68.6%
2021 80.36 302nd 2252 86.6%
2022 84.52 235th 2254 89.6%
2023 69.27 548th 2330 76.5%
2024 68.32 577th 2361 75.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tolar J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.33 617th 1597 61.4%
2019 76.82 148th 1626 90.9%
2021 60.46 379th 1712 77.9%
2022 79.07 130th 1757 92.6%
2023 73.15 225th 1815 87.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tolar J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.95 719th 2039 64.7%
2019 61.83 584th 2073 71.8%
2021 82.85 163rd 2172 92.5%
2022 89.53 97th 2220 95.6%
2023 66.13 534th 2251 76.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Tolar J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.88 656th 2008 67.3%
2019 62.17 636th 2047 68.9%
2021 80.27 287th 2151 86.7%
2022 88.69 148th 2221 93.3%
2023 77.42 357th 2241 84.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Tolar J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.68 1219th 2008 39.3%
2019 43.38 1089th 2058 47.1%
2021 55.67 696th 2118 67.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Tolar J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.27 449th 2030 77.9%
2019 57.53 713th 2069 65.5%
2021 76.52 364th 2168 83.2%
2022 75.96 361st 2228 83.8%
2023 57.75 819th 2245 63.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tolar J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.72 642nd 1895 66.1%
2019 70.47 371st 1935 80.8%
2021 88.74 115th 2043 94.4%
2022 81.67 220th 2077 89.4%
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Rank History for White students at Tolar J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.50 753rd 1673 55.0%
2019 45.90 899th 1684 46.6%
2021 62.10 540th 1700 68.2%
2022 73.17 338th 1723 80.4%
2023 54.99 741st 1749 57.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Tolar J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 147 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2010 144 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2011 134 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 142
2012 125 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 131
2013 132 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 138
2014 138 3 0 9 0 0 2 0 152
2015 138 3 2 13 0 0 0 0 156
2016 150 1 2 15 0 0 1 0 169
2017 165 1 0 13 1 0 2 0 182
2018 167 1 0 19 0 0 2 0 189
2019 169 1 1 12 0 0 3 0 186
2020 181 1 1 14 0 0 1 0 198
2021 169 2 0 11 0 0 1 0 183
2022 181 5 0 12 0 0 1 0 199
2023 179 4 0 13 2 1 2 0 201

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tolar J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 156 12.2 12.7 18.6
2010 149 13.3 11.1 20.1
2011 142 14.2 9.9 22.5
2012 131 14.3 9.1 25.2
2013 138 12.5 10.9 19.6
2014 152 13.2 11.4 23.7
2015 156 14.0 11.1 31.4
2016 169 14.0 12.0 35.5
2017 182 13.9 13.0 28.6
2018 189 13.6 13.8 32.8
2019 186 14.3 12.9 42.5
2020 198 14.7 13.4 42.4
2021 183 16.6 10.9 43.2
2022 199 15.8 12.5 46.2
2023 201 17.3 11.5 35.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tolar J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 156 12.2 12.7 18.6
2010 149 13.3 11.1 20.1
2011 142 14.2 9.9 22.5
2012 131 14.3 9.1 25.2
2013 138 12.5 10.9 19.6
2014 152 13.2 11.4 23.7
2015 156 14.0 11.1 31.4
2016 169 14.0 12.0 35.5
2017 182 13.9 13.0 28.6
2018 189 13.6 13.8 32.8
2019 186 14.3 12.9 42.5
2020 198 14.7 13.4 42.4
2021 183 16.6 10.9 43.2
2022 199 15.8 12.5 46.2
2023 201 17.3 11.5 35.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tolar J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $927 (11.4%) $7,228 (88.6%) $8,155
2020 $1,116 (12.7%) $7,675 (87.3%) $8,792
2021 $1,255 (13.4%) $8,104 (86.6%) $9,359

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tolar J H

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 689th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 548th of 2330 Middle schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Tolar J H)4352
 9%
   6th Grade Reading (Tolar Independent School District (Isd))4352
 9%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tolar J H)6435
 29%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tolar Independent School District (Isd))6435
 29%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Tolar J H)4161
 20%
   7th Grade Reading (Tolar Independent School District (Isd))4161
 20%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tolar J H)4934
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tolar Independent School District (Isd))4934
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Tolar J H)6971
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Tolar Independent School District (Isd))6971
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tolar J H)5963
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tolar Independent School District (Isd))5963
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Tolar J H)7865
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Tolar Independent School District (Isd))7865
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tolar J H)1942
 23%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tolar Independent School District (Isd))1942
 23%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students186201
 8.1%
African American14
 300%
American Indian02
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1213
 8.3%
Pacific Islander01
White169179
 5.9%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.5%35.8%
 6.7%


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Tolar J H ranks 577th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Tolar J H usually go on to attend Tolar High School

Students at Tolar J H are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Tolar J H.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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